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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24
Temper Among Englishmen.
London Spectator.


If Mr.. Francis Galton is right, tenn
per is even larger factor in the
household unhappiness OF English
people than is commonly imagined.
He declares that rather more than
every second adult person in England
is in some way or other bad tempered.
Out of 1881 persons of whose charac-
teristics he has received what he be-
lieyes to be accurate descriptions,
given under a seal of secrecy, he
finds that AZ per cent are re-
ported bad-tempered and only 4S
per cent. good. The women are a lit
tie better than the men--which we
should not have expected, women sui
fering far more than men, both from
the auerulousness due to ill-health and
from the effects of continuous anxiety
say by about 10 per cent; but even
among the women As per cent. strike
their relatives as displaying in one
way or another bad temper. 1t is true
the word is employed to cover an ex-
traordinary variety of forms of dis
agreeableness, the epithets employed
by the narrators being as fol-
lows: Acrimonious, aggressive, ar
bitrary, pickering, capricious, capti-
Gus, choleric, contentious, crotchety,
decisive. despotic, domineering, easily
offended, fiery fits of anger, gloomy,
grumpy, harsh, hasty, headstrong,
huffy, impatient, imperative, impetu-
Gus, insane temper, irritable, morose,
hagging, obstinate, odd-tempered,
passionate, peevish, peppery, proud,
pugnacious, quarrelsome, quick-tem-
pered, scolding, short, sharp, sulky,
sullen, surly, uncertain, vicious, viz
dictive. (Forty-six epithets in all.)
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24
APeriIOus POstpOnement.

To postpone, when the duty for immedl-
pecially is it so when increasing Ill health
calls for resort to medication. Diseases of
the kidneys and bladder are often of swift
growth-always of fatal tendency II not
eombatted at the outset. We have all-even
those of us who are not remarkably well in
structed-heard something of the danger at
tending Bright's disease, diabetis, and other
diseases of the kidneys or bladder. Let no
one be foolhardy enough to procrastinate If
he perceiyes the renal organs to be inactive.
Hostetters Stomach Bitters are peculiarly
adapted to overcome this inaction, to sutfi-
ciently stimulate, without exciting, the kid
neys and bladder. Infinitely is this dluretlc
ulants of commerce, which prove the bane
of unwary persons with tendency to renal
troubles. they are likewise incompatible
for dyspepsia, debility, fever and ague, and
biliOlsue6s,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24
Catarrh, Hay or Rose Fever.

The cleansing soothing and healing prop
critics of Darbys Prophylactic Fluid are
experiencediin the treatment and cure Of
Catarrh and kindred complaints. The Fluid
soothes and heals the infamed membranes
and removes the offensive odor that charac-
terizes the disease. should the infismma-
ton have reached the throat use the Fluid
as a gargle to allay the Inflammation and to
disinfect.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24
DYE WORKS.

nARIsIAN STEAM DYEING AND CLEAN
ing Works. Dyeing and cleaning OF
every description. Ladies' dresses dyed
without ripping. Kid Gloves, Flannels,
Ribbons and Blankets made to look like
new. Office 116 South spring street. Dye
Works; Corner New High and Bellevue
o2tf J. V0LLET, Proprietor.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24
r. p. HOY. M. ID.
SPECIALISTS.

MRS. M. C. MARSHALL, TEACHER AND
M Practitioner OF Metaphysical Science or
Christian Healing. Room 13, 2S South Main
street, Forster block. au5t1
nR. A. +. DE CAILHoL, ACC0uCHEUR
IL and Surgeon. Office and residence 2oI
are boarded during treatment OF diseases
peculiar to their sex. au3tf
AIRS. Dir. @. E. SMITH FORMERLY MRS.
M Bourcey), has removed her residence,
145 Bellyue avenue, near Montreal street,
and will make specially OF midwifery.
Ladies wishing to be cared for can be accom-
modated at her house. Orders promptly at
tended to,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

fhs Eastern ONCE OF this Journal 10 with
Messrs. PALMER 4 REV, 40 Tribune
Building, New York, and all orders for
Eastern advertisements must come
through them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24
DIR. HAIRS
A STH A GU R E

vTAs ABSOLUTELY CURED TENS OF
II Thousands, The only Asthma Cure
and treatment known to the medical world
that will positively permanently cureA 18th.
ma and Hay Fever. Unquestionable
evidence will be found in my 64-page Trea.
tise, sent free. DR. b. w. HAIR, 233
W. Fourth street, Cincinnati, O.,
a15-emdesd&w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

The RAYMOND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
with EAIR OAKS AVENUE MISSION STREET
In
IN o pure 10 a m
A&
'front.' q
frono
FROM
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24
YSICIA Ms.

nRS. DARLING d MURPHY-OCULISTS
D and aurists. Office 120 North Main
street Office Hours-9 A. NJ. to P. M; to
SpM out3 -d&wtf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

nR. c. EDGAR SMITH-DIsEASES OF
IL women II specially. Rectal diseases
treated by the Brinkerkoff Painless Sys-
tenn. Hours-9 A. N. to p. NJ. Offices
Corner of Spring and Second streets, Hol-
lenbeck Block sep5-f
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

nR CHARLES W. DISEASES
IL of Women a Specially" Office No. AL
South Spring St. in Solomon Block, Rooms
/ and 9. Otliee hours: A. NJ. to II NJ, too
and z to 8 p. NJ. Residence, corner 18th st.
and Maple avenue. mlStf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

nR. NJ. HILTON WlLLIAMS-275 NORTH
IL Main street Opposite Wells, Fargo 4
Co.'S Express Office. Specialty-diseases of
the head throat and chest, together with the
eye, ear and heart. Office hours from $50
A. NJ. to4P.u, sep25tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

nR. C. MANNING, OFFICE AND RESI-
IL dence 81 South Fort street. Office
hours-9 to ia. NJ. = to 4 p. NJ. Telephone
931 tt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24
EAUNDRIES.
EMPLOYMENT BUREAUS.
SOCIETY NOTICES.

RYSIGNET CHAPTER, NO. 81, X. A. NJ
-p~S Meets statedly on the first Thursday
Of each month, at 7:15 p. NJ, at Masonic
Hall, Mcdonald Block. Sojourning com
panions in good standing cordially invited.
J. II. MARTIN, II. p.
r. T. MuILARD Secretary
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

Mrs. DIR. MINNIE wELLs-FIRsT LADY |
ul lieentate of Kentucky. Specially. |
Diseases of women and children; also, in |
connection with her practice, Electric |
Thermal Baths. 81 S. Spring street. n17-tf |
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

r MILLS BOAL, NJ. D.-39 NORTH
J. Spring street lover Peoples Store.)
Hours-lO to II, to ,, to 80. Residence
347 ill street. two doors from Fifth street.
Telephone No. 1856. Oc24-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

ISAAC FELLOWS, NJ. D.,-HOMEOtATH
/ ist Office Hours-11 to II A. NJ, to
p NJ, Ofce--Nos. and D odd Fellows
Building Los Angeles, Cal. Residence,
4OS South Main street. 1ly9f
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24
UOnleEOPATHASTS.

~ y. SALISBURY, NJ. D., HOMGkOfATH-
y. list. Ofice in Los Angeles National
Bank Building, corner First and Spring
streets. Hours 10 To II A. M, 3 to and z to
SPM Residence 53S S. Pearl street Tele-
phone Nos; Residence, 577; Office, 597.
ia1S-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

DOSE TALLBOTT, NJ. D.-OFFICE 240
II South Fort street with DR., Follansbee.)
Office hours, 10 to II a. NJ. Residence. 626
Flower stseet Ol3-u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-24

nR. II. UTLEY REMOVED HIS OFEICE
IL to new Kurtz Block, 20 5. Main street
Hours 10 to II and TO 4 P.M myI-tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14
BloOdhouuds.

Every time dogs are put on the trail
of a criminal the telegraph is sure to
say they are bloodhoundS Now,
there are not many bloodhounds in
this country, and we venture To say
that of the few there never was one of
the breed used in trailing men. The
dogs which before and during the war
were used to track runaway slaves
were always spoken of as bloOdhounds,
but they were nothing like the ami
mails of that breed They were cross
between the Siberian dog and the long
low hound So much used by Southern
crS in hunting. The strain of Sibe-
riau blood gave the result of this cross
ing the large head and short ears. As
we'll Is size, and the strain from the
hound gave the animals the sharp
scent which enabled them to follow "a
trail after its making. These dogs
were ferocious, while the true blood
hound is any stiug but that The dogs
seen running in the streets here which
are called bloodhoundS come from the
stock used for the purpose described
i'm the South, hut are not So we'll bred.
Thev are more of a eur as a general
thing \ thoroughbred bloodhound is
one Of the haudsomest dogs that lives.
He j, a large hcayy-honed animal,
with long ear, and broad. pleasant
face. with brown eyes, which, Oh ac-
count of the red AWAY, showing, are
considered ny people who do not know
better an indication of SavageueSs.
The bloodhound is Il dog much MS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14
Pigmies of Africa.

Hcrodotus speaks of pigmies as a
race of little men and women living
in Africa Since that day travellers
have brought back from that conu-
ncnt reports of such people being seen
or heard of in the interior OF late it
has been the fashion to diScredit He
rodotuS, and all writer's who repeat or
corroborate his stories. A. il happens,
however, German explorer, pr.
Wolf, proves that the carly writer's
were correctly informed
lie has found in the country along
south branch of the Congo, whole
villages of tiny men and women, of a
height not more than four feet and
seven inches They are Known as
Batua Their villages. consisting "
hutS. are met with IN cloariug> IN the
forests, which cover the greater part
of the country
Among their ucighbors the Baua
are regarded as little. benevolent be-
ings, whose mission il is 70 provide the
tribes among whom they live with
game and palm Wine In exchange,
maize and bananas arr given ~ The piy-
mics. These happy relations between
the little people and their-ueighhor>
will remind the reader Of the WAY Ina
which the fairies and brownies used to
be looked upon by our ancestors
The Batua excel in the ART Of climb
ing palm trees 10 collect the eap, aud
in setting traps for game Their agil-
ity is almost incredible, In hunting
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14
An Electric Typewriter.

Type-writing by telegraph is one Of
the latest novelties in the electrical
world. An old Philadelph'l telegraph
operator named Mclaughlin mas in
vented typewriter which transmits
writing by telegraph, aud by means Of
duplicate machine at the other end
of the wire and writing is transcribed
at one and the same time that the
sender is operating, the shifting Of the
carriage of the typc-writers at the end
OF a line being automatic.
The plan contemplated is TO sell the
machines to subscribers, who, by the
system of a central exchange, the telc-
phone, can call mp another subscriber,
2nd, whether the person addressed be
At his machine or not, message can
be- sent him. which he can read ut his
machine when hr returns No third
person can tap the wires or take a
message which j, being sent
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14
A Facctious Horse.


He was always delighted too, when
he could tease or brighten any other
horse. Many a time | have seen him,
after dancing and paving and going
sideways, or tail first as he always did
at starting out, suddenly sober down,
sidle up to Mr.. Romayne's big horse,
Tampa, and walk along rs quiet and
dcmure as cat, until Mr.. Romayne
would say; 'Why, Jo you're really
getting that pony quiet Quick rs 81
flash Toddie would seize Zampa's curb
rein between his teeth, give it a fear
full jerk. jump oT to the other side of
the road and stand there shaking all
over like a person that is splitting h'~
sides with laughter, Ion never could
zen what that pony mightnt do next.
american Magazine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14

they hound through the high grass,
aud face the elephant, antelope and
buffalo with the greatest boldness,
shooting their arrows with rare pre-
cision, and following up quickly with
a stroke of the lance.
Physically the Batua are very well
made, having absolutely no deformity.
They are simple little people, very
brave and very cunning. Their mean
heights four feet and three inches.
Their skin is yellow brown less dark
than that of larger races. Their hair
is short and woolly. They hove no
beard ~ Youths Companion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14
Adulterated Soap.

In examining the process Of soap
making we learn that there is soap and
soap. The real article free from adult
tcrationS. injurious or useless, Is never
the cheapest. Poor brands contain
pulyerized marble, tale OF other
mineral powders to give increased
weight Marble dust costs less than
one cent per pound, and sometimes
each pound cake contains FULLY one
quarter of its weight of mineral matter.
The editor of a scientific magazine
not long since analyzcd certain brand
which had some degree of popularity
for the toilet and had received the in
dorsemeut of several celebrated per-
sons. He found in it large admiX-
ture Of fine sand. His proc is long
one. but ANY housekeepeg who chooses
can test the quality OF soap in this
simple manner: Shave an ounce OF
SOAP and put in Il small bottle; nearly
tin with alcohol and place in hot
water till the contents are dissolved,
taking care to have no possibility Of
ignition. Set ii away to cool and
thicken; if no sediment appears THE
soap is good.
Ii is a better way To buy only the
favorite brand of a well-known manu-
facturer. A noted chemist says The
label and trademark Of a known.
reliable and responsible manufacturer.
il the hest protection the public can
have against frauds, imitation, and
counterfeifs. When the manufacturer
uses some fictitious name on "a fancy
brand. NO matter how attractive the
SOAP may be, beware Of it, It's in.
gre,lients. disguised under fancy shapes
aud delicate perfumcry may be re-
pulSiNe or n0xions.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14

Tulane museum. New Orleans. pos
scsse- 81 Peruvian .'whstliug Jug
which dates from the meas. 1t re-
-cnble, two -Watty. hatteued bottles
connected hy II bur between the necks
and rrloN byapipc neiuch and half
IN diameter on inds above with am
open hrgndr-bottle mouth and the
other III the form of a grote,que ina.
man head. The only hole in the latter
: small aritiee nj the back Of the
head On poWng water intothe open
mouth ti.l both Jugs are iIlei above
thu .eNrI " tine connecting ube the air
remaining I'D TIM closed side e forced
out III the small ori6ce, and, striking
the thin plate between the two OPEN
iug- produces clear shrill whistle
b tipping the half-tiiled ye-se! ia
Various directions various sounds are
emitted some Of a mos startling.
welra character
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14

a strong rank soap will also be
avoided by the prudent housekeeper;
whatever attacks living tissue render
ing the fingers shriveled and sore, IS
ruinous to garments and fabrics. Ia
such cases the alkali, not thoroughly
combined with the fat is left free to eat
into the clothing. And it is evident
what is too harsh for vegetable fibre IS
not fit for contact with the skim n
Hester N. Poole, IN Good Housekeeping.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14
Where Titles Were Cheap

1t is about an old Scotch minister
who was very poor and very pomPoi1NI
He lived in the old days in Scotland
when. on the payment of a snaII 'an
of money, the college Of 1t. AnT'D n
would give a man the degree oil LIZ
Now the old dominic had servant
faithful man who had taken caF II
his bed and his board, his garden 3I|
his table for many a year Onp v
he called upon Jamie to come WIN n H.
for tramp to st. Andrews. Aau'a
ME dutifully followed his master \
the college and home again n1,%
been witness to the small hes'1o Il.
tions of the two days absence NJ
the morning following his retul"
dominic called Jamie to NM ''
said:
Listen. mon; if anybody ..4 u.
here in my absence and ass =, "a.
minister YOU will say: The docl" h..
zone to the kirk, or the doctor n.
gone to the post, OF the doctor 7
ting the sick Of the parish. Vi,
VERY weel, sir, said Jalll,' ,,r,t.
NAV ! make bold to ask you Il i'''
sir?' 4 r.
Yes. mon, said the dominic r
nignly. .,bol,
,Weel. sir, said Jamie, if a an NJ
comes to ask for me, sir W. ..e
kindly say that the doctor j. D tbos
the garden or the doctor ) sel' sri
the stable or maxim the Kitchen -,
lust thought. sir, as the 0eS ~ n
So cheap at 81 Andrews ! d j. b.
buyiu' one for myself. too I'll
tDu Record.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14

Wife-W What do you think Of Tia. new
Girl? Husband WAS that her that
lust let me in? Wife-Ycs. Husband
Well. she's just daisy. Wife
Gcilv) Think SOP Husband (enthu-
Sastically) Think SO! Why She has
complexion like a moss rose, and
ewes like like don't know what.
And her teeth are splendid, too. Next
day when John went home to dinner
he was let in bya girl with q complex
ion like polished ebony, eyes rs large
as saucers, and teeth like two rows Of
piano KEYS. Boston Courier.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14

A water company near SaH XVII
Cal. is constructing feh'I' nm
dam.at the San Mateo CANYON ~ ,.a
to form reservoir. The e1"i +ie
very narrow and steep. am 'ol
feet below the bottom is a sol" M
on which the foundation q X n /
will rest. The structure ~"
feet high, rs feet wide a the 9 i'rctl
feet al the top. and zoe feet y lam X
1t viii be the largest stone 4 T5s b.
known to have been built .str t.s
win have r curvature Of en-. ,-t.l
add the convex side will be ! .1--
The material will be a n" q
concrete composed q s'o. II
walls will be perfectly .illoo. 5
reservoir that will Be io. .il II aa
and the adjacent hills WI. az "a
eight miles IN length and = apr
in the deepest places l.oa
will be about S3,@0,eH'.e9 raas
The water viii be convene"
10 the city ii san Franeissa
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-14

j. y. mcdonnell of Charlottesville.
Ind. has l-year-old Scotch collie that
stands on the drift of a small stream,
and. by making a racket, viii scare
the fish ont into the water where he
can see them. Then diving ,uddenly he
will bring fish up inhis mouth This
operation he Will repeat until he
catches ~ many rs he wants, The
dog is very fond Of the fish aud eats
al that he catches
, 1887-09-11
The French Troops.


PARIS, Sept, lO.-The mobilization
experiments nave necessitated the raising
of the 18th army corps from 10000 to
SO 1859 men, fully clothed, armed and
equipped. The members of the reserve
are OF fine physique, the cavalry have a
good pace, but the men lack a firm seat,
many having been thrown. The officers
were somewhat bothered in the handling
of larger bodies OF men than they were
accustomed to. The artillery movements
were sluggish. Altogether, however, the
experiment inspires confidence in the
army, the Southern corps not being re-
garded as the best. At the conclusion of
the sham fight to day Gen. Ferron con-
ferred upon Gen. Clement the decoration
of commander of the Legion of Honor.
M. Ferron, minister of war, attended a
banquet gwen by the officers of the 18th
army corps last night. He offered a
toast in honor of the corps, which was
one selected for the experiment in obil-
izing the troops. and lauded the zeal of
the civil officials and the devotion of the
people, from whom he said any sacrifice
might be asked when the interests of
France were involved. Experience gained
by mobilization of the corps had dispelled
the doubt depressing the nation and had
gwen the parliament and the country a
fe ling of confidence which they did not
possess before the mobilization.
, 1887-09-11
. LONDON co~rrespondent OF the New

A LONDON correspondent of the New
York Sun, writing Of Arthur O'Connor
whom Parnell is about to send to this
country, says: Perhaps the fame of Ar
thur O'Connor is due to his ability to
held the house without any of the graces
Of the forum. His power lies wholly in
the grasp of his subject and the clearness,
the precision, the th~oroughness, and the
completeness with which he expounds it.
His voice is not remarkable for any quail
ty, but it always carries distinctly every
word he utters. His face is not trained
to antics, but his fine clear eye
holds like a spell. His arms
are generally crooked at the elbow, but
his single gesture, made with the fingers
Of his right hand. is all he needs to poin;
a sentence or clinch a fact. interruption
never disconcertsi howls never ruffie him.
Questions designed to perplex serve to
turn a laugh upon an inquirer. His man
ner is suave, but serious; his temper is
perfectly under control; but in his heart
he is a man of passion which would be
as dangerous in secret conspiracy as it is
valuable in the long and bitter struggle
which has been fought against formula
Bile obstacles with the weapons of peace
1t is doubtful if he ever employed a
figure of speech. 1t is certain
that he never wearied an audience.
He is unquestionablY the best mar Mr..
Parnell has ever sent to the United States
to give general and exact information
upon every practical phase of the home
rule question. He will not set audiences
wild with flashing generslities. But he
will give every reasoning man food for
thought, and every honest mind well
digested arguments for home rule.
, 1887-09-11
Evanston Dollar Notes.
Evanston Chiefuan.1

The United States land Office in this
city has sold for cash during the past ten
days S35, 200 worth of coal lands, The
total cash received for coal lands sold dur
ing the quarter year beginning with July
/, amounts to $50, $40. 20. Receiver
Shaffer has been kept busy as a banker
counting the cash.
Yesterday the county commissioners
net for the purpose of opening the bids
for the Jail and %jailor's residence bonds.
The amount of the bonds is $40, 900 and
they were sold as follows: To the Pauly
Jail Building and Manufacturing com
pany $1,000 worth of the bonds tor
$1,000 to John Hunter, Sr., $4,000
worth of the bonds for SO, 300. The
bonds bear interest at the rate of 8 per
cent per annum,
, 1887-09-11

ACTING SECRETARY MULDRow has
lust ruled hat a married woman may pur-
chase timber land under the timber land
act of June 8, 1887. The language of
the act ss to qualified purchasers is much
the same as the desert land act. 1t is
said that Mr.. Muldrow has also. ruled in
favoring married women taking up desert
lands, though the decision has not yet
been published. The above mentioned
timber land decision affects only the pur
chase of timbered lands in the Pacific
coast states and territories and must not
be confounded with the timber culture
OFT
, 1887-09-11

THE New York volunteer firemen re-
ceived an enthusiastic welcome at the
hands of the local iremen last night. 1t
is a matter of regret that the arrange
ments OF the visitors precluded their re-
naming here for at least part of a day.
Their reception, as it was, was an en-
phatic success. but under more favorable
circumstances it would have been a rip
roarer from away back. The New York
volunteers will always find the Cheyenne
latch string hanging out.
, 1887-09-11

PEOPLE who are beginning to keenly
realize the growing powers of corporations
will find food for reflection in the follow
ing little bit of evidence adddced before
the senate committee. 1t is an extract
from a letter sent by the Standard Oil
company to a fractions railroad official:
You shall make a uniform rate of thirty.
five cents per barrel for all persons ex-
ceptIng the Standard Oil company; you
shall charge them ten cents a barrel Tor
their oil, and also pay them twenty. five
cents per barrel out OF the thirty-fve cents
collected of other shippers.